Roses for My Wife_英汉双语笑话
on the way home one night, i spotted some fresh-cut roses outside a florist's shop. after selecting a dozen and entering the shop, i was greeted by a young saleswoman.
一天晚上回家的路上,我看到一家花店外面有一些刚剪下来的玫瑰。我挑了一打,走进店里,一个年轻的女售货员跟我打了个招呼。
"are these for your wife, sir?" she asked.
“先生,这些是送给你妻子的吗?”她问道。
"yes," i said.
“是的,”我说。
"for her birthday?" she asked.
“她的生日?”她问。
"no," i replied.
“不是,”我回答。
"for your anniversary?"
“你们的结婚纪念日?”
"no," i said again.
“不是,”我又答道。
as i pocketed my change and headed toward the door, the young woman called out, "i hope she forgives you."
当我将找回的钱装进口袋,朝门口走去时,那年轻的女人冲我喊道:“希望她能原谅你。”
notes:
spot 认出,发现
fresh-cut 鲜切花
florist 种花人
saleswoman女售货员